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Article: Ginkgo Biloba.(Pamphlet)
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- Pamphlet by: National Institute on Aging
- Article date:
- May 1, 1998
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Introduction
Ginkgo biloba, a readily available natural product, has been the focus of recent media reports as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Although a 1997 study in the United States suggests that a ginkgo extract may be of some help in treating the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia, there is no evidence that ginkgo biloba will cure or prevent Alzheimer's disease.
In addition, some recent case studies imply that daily use of ginkgo biloba extracts may cause side effects, such as excessive bleeding, especially when combined with daily use of aspirin. Much more research is needed before scientists will know whether ...